Best soup when in season and to be honest it's the best soup when they're closed. I think about the soup on the warmest of days it's that good. Corn chowder is the go to but can't go wrong with any of them. read more

I like the soup! The Hungarian Mushroom is a favorite of mine. I do not think it is a great value. 6 Dollars for a bowl of take out soup is just to much. If you want a piece of bread with your soup, make it seven dollars!! If they offer any kind of seafood Soup it is $7.00, want Bread make it $8.00 I can be served a great bowl of soup on a linen tablecloth with a glass of lemon water and a basket of bread at any of the fine Main St Bistros in Nashua for that kind of money. The last time I went there the owner was being very rude to another patron. Good Soup -Bad Deal read more

Great People Amazing soup creations-- Soup porn The bread (plain or cheese) is a must have with the soup. I usually get two, because I cannot make up my mind on just one. They have some meals you can purchase too--- great for the person that just doesn't feel like cooking that night. No where to sit, so it will have to be to go-- it's a short drive for me, and it's still hot when I get home. read more

Best seafood chowder I have had in my life. Beautiful, creamy, flavorful richness rife with chunks of fish, scallops, clams and marvelous ocean bounty. Holy god. They're take-out only. As the name implies, the chowders and soups take center stage, but they offer a variety of other comfort foods as well, like meatloaf and shepherd's pie. The people are delightful - some of the friendliest I've ever met. Service is fast, but they don't make you feel rushed. Not sure what to try? Ask for a sample of any of the soups or chowders. (Not that it'll help, because they're all fantastic...) read more

Most amazing soups in New Hampshire!! The service is great. I was In and out at lunchtime which gave me plenty of time to enjoy my lunch hour. read more

I have never had a soup here that I didn't like. Daniel, the owner who works the register is always very friendly and engages with his customers. Pros: delicious soups, various sizes, other take home food options, always parking available out front, friendly service, good value. Cons: needs more locations (maybe one in Manchester?), no seating inside or outside read more

Best soups & chowder around and there's really no second place, Collins Brothers is that d@mn good. Cash only so hit the ATM first.

Some of the best clam chowder I've had in New England. Loaded with clams and a thick, rich base. We also ordered their Texas chili and it was outstanding. The chili was sweet and spicy at the same time, but more spicy than sweet. If you like spicy chili with great flavor, you won't be disappointed. read more

The clam chowder is so dang good. I don't recall having a better chowder... rivals those found at the seafood shacks at Perkins Cove but creamier, thicker, less filler. This is a thick, creamy, chock-full of clams. Some others put in way too many taters, not this one. Yummy! read more

Some of the soups here are really good. Some of the soups are really not. I've tried quite a few, and so far the Italian wedding soup is my favorite. With that said though, I do think the progressive one will do just as good and is a fraction of the price. $1 bread is a great deal but $6 for a cup of soup is not. I guess it depends on peferences. The clam chowder and corn bacon chowder are bland, and don't even bother trying the broccoli cheddar because you will be disappointed. After having the broccoli cheddar I questioned how fresh the soups were as the one I had had a huge piece of still frozen freezer burnt broccoli in it. I do not believe this place is worth it but if I'm in the area and need something warm, this will do read more

Great soup - when they're open. That would be, roughly speaking, lunchtime from September to May. Hours are limited and they're not open during the summer at all. Strictly a takeout place - most of their business seems to be to downtown workers, hence the hours. Despite the name, they have a lot of different types - I like the chili myself. The Italian wedding soup's good, too. Pints are pricey, quart or gallon (cold) are better if you have a group to feed. read more

Fantastic place for a good price. Balance of flavor is well thought-out and of high quality.

I have lived in Nashua for three years and I deeply regret not trying Collins Brothers sooner. I stopped here for my first time this weekend and it more than lived up to the hype. First of all, this is a counter deal. No seats here, and you don't need them. This is about convenience! Visit their website to find out the specials of the week. The shop offers different types of chowder on a regular basis (clam, corn and bacon, broccoli cheddar), a daily special soup, and packaged cold dinners for reheating. Every option is worth stopping for. On my first visit I ordered a pint of clam chowder, a quart of the daily soup, and a heat-and-serve shepherd's pie. The clam chowder is sincerely one of, if not the best, I have ever had. I was born in Massachusetts and raised on the beaches every summer here. I know chowder, and this is it. The broth is creamy but light, there are plenty of potatoes and other vegetables, and real clams. Not a single harsh sandy bite to grit your teeth through. New Englanders, you know what I mean. Every chowder seems to have one, but not this place. I ate the pint for three lunches, and at $12 that was worth it and beyond. The daily soup was the Stuffed Pepper, and it was really a great chili variant. It was mostly ground beef, not too dry, with a healthy amount of chopped peppers, chunks of tomato, and rice. The broth was mildly spiced, tomato based, and just salted enough. If you're home, put cheese on it before microwaving. If not, don't worry about the cheese. It doesn't really need it, but I did put it on the second bowl I ate of this $6 pint, and it was amazing. This was a super heavy soup and lasted me two meals with a small salad on the side of the second. The hungry will get a lunch out of it. The shepherd's pie was a last minute buy for me because they were out of the week's chicken pot pie special. I don't blame them, I was there in the last 30 minutes of their service on a Saturday. Watch the hours here. They're not open long during the week because they don't have to be. Back to the pie, it came in a little snap lid tupperware container that was microwave safe. It was perfect for throwing into a bag for lunch at work, and when I nuked it the next day it came out perfect. For $6 the portion was big, a layer of beef, corn, cheese and I assume some sort of savory gravy, all topped with at least an inch of mashed potatoes. The whole thing even had a sprinkle of parsley and maybe paprika? It was a perfect lunch portion. I'm considering stopping here for my work week's worth of meals, it was so convenient. I predictably forgot they were cash only when I got there, but the owner was super nice about it. They mentioned an ATM next door, and when I came back quickly with cash (remember, I was there a half hour before they closed) one of the women working the counter was kind enough to throw in one of the deserts they sell to offset my ATM costs. It was some kind of peanut butter, nut-topped brownie that usually sold for $2, which I craved more of immediately after finishing. Seriously, check their website. You'll plan buying way too much food before you even get there. read more

I'm not a chowder person but over the weekend I had the corn and bacon chowder and the chicken pot pie and it was delicious!

Clam chowder is my favorite. ALL their soup is delicious and I highly recommend it to everyone

Limited time operations, Cash only. However, exceptional soups. Haven't tried the other food, but the soups are amazing. read more

Best soup around! Clam chowder, Hungarian mushroom are the best. Looking forward to tasting the whole menu this fall and winter. This place is a must if you love soup! read more

Never have I had a bad experience here. The soup is unique and delicious. The service is exceptional and they will go above and beyond to make sure every single customer is satisfied. read more

So good. So simple. We ordered clam chowder and the Hungarian mushroom soup, the small. We walked over to a bench downtown and had quite a nice meal for 12 bucks!!! read more

My first time ever going here was today. They had a sign saying their last day of the season was tomorrow. So sad! Their seafood chowder was amazing! Why have I never been to this place before?! See you in the fall!! read more

they had lots of soups i wanted to try.  it's cash only,  in and out quick.   the quart of seafood chowder was $13.  very tasty and thick.   the people were super friendly.  they had a few other meals to go too, Salisbury steak,  chicken parm and shepherd's pie.  can't wait to go back and try some other options! read more

I have a mistress, and her name is Collins Brothers Chowder. For at least a year I've been seeing these flyers at work listing weekly soup and takeout specials from Collins Brothers. People at work rave about this soup, but I shrugged it off and thought, "How good could a soup be?" If you've ever thought this, you clearly have never been to Collins Brothers. The shop is not much to look at and doesn't have a seating area. But these soups! My husband had the Broccoli Cheddar and I had the Italian Wedding Soup. The small size was absolutely a perfect size for me. My soup was perfectly seasoned, with the right balance of pepper. The meatballs were a great size and the flavor was good. I had a taste of my husband's Broccoli Cheddar, and let me tell you that I've never had a Broccoli Cheddar soup before and I'm afraid this soup has ruined me for all others. As it is I am contemplating a trip tomorrow to get lunch. I live in Merrimack, but it's totally worth the drive. Cannot recommend them enough! read more

Remarkable hole-in-the-wall takeout-only soup joint a 2-minute walk off Main Street on Temple. Walk in, pick from a changing list of maybe 10 soup and chowder options, choose your size from a lunch-sized pint to a party-sized gallon, and go, quickly! Plus you get an adorable little baguette. So far they're three-for-three with me on soup deliciousness: corn-and-bacon chowder, Tuscan vegetable, and meatball. All tasted fresh and flavorful. So glad a random enthusiastic guy told me about this place while he saw me eating chili from another establishment! read more

After reading the reviews, we had to try this place right after we arrived in Nashua because they were closed the rest of the weekend. We ordered the Lobster Roll with Clam Chowder, and Seafood Nantucket. The Lobster Roll Combo was ONLY $12!!! I felt like we were robbing them! The lobster roll was GREAT! It's better than the Pearl Oyster Bar in NYC. The lobster was seasoned just right and was really soft and not overcooked. We liked the clam chowder a lot but LOVED the Seafood Nantucket. There were big chunks of fish. We were bummed that there was no seating in that place and we ended up eating in the car. Nevertheless, we were happy that we got a chance to try it! Will definitely return when in the area! Service was very friendly! read more

Collins Brothers Chowder - Lobster Roll - Soup Near Me - Nashua, New Hampshire

As good a clam chowder as you will get anywhere in New England. Take it from someone who grew up on the coast here and has been to every corner of the region. Their's is certainly among the top 10 chowders I have ever eaten. Service was fast and friendly. I can't wait to get back to Nashua to try their other soups. It all smelled wonderful read more

I have had many of the options here, and they are all outstanding, but today I tried the chili for the first time. I shouldn't have waited so long, it is sooooo good. A little bit of heat and a little bit of sweet. The bread is also worth the purchase. Quick, affordable and so good! read more

This is the best option for homemade soup in the area. In fact, this is better than any of the other homemade soup I've ever had. The menu is rotating with a few menu staples. Everything is good here. I've had all of the soup on the menu and it has all been fantastic. I love the clam chowder, stuffed bell pepper soup, mushroom soup, and the dinner portions of entrees they make also. I don't love their lobster bisque, but it's more a personal preference when it comes to the two ways to make the lobster bisque. They also used to make an ice cream cup that was outstanding. It does end up being a bit pricey for two people a couple of the mini baguettes and drinks - especially when you realize your eating soup for a meal, but it's worth it when you feel like splurging on expensive soup. More importantly, this place is run by people passionate about good food and good customer service. I was once short a dollar on my meal total and offered to run next door to the atm to get more cash and the owner told me not to worry about it and just pay him back the next time I stop in. I went back the next day for more soup and paid him back. Only downside is that it is a bit pricey and it's a cash only spot. read more

Hungarian mushroom with meatballs, today's special soup, was so divine! Savory goodness left quite the impression on my family.

I go every week. I never get tired of any of the soups. Hole in the wall ...YUUUUP !! Let me tell you Danny and Rob do it right here. No place to sit.. nobody to tip...I love it. Pint, Quart, Gallon it's all the best. Fresh Bread to boot ! Go find this joint and you can thank me later. read more

This is my go-to place for soup when I don't make it myself. They have a wide variety and most of them are very good. I would call this an American style soup place, but some ethnic style soups would make it perfect. The service is fast and the soup is decently priced. read more

Can't say enough about this place! Only thing that could be better is open more hours, but I know they supply local restaurants and spend a couple days doing that and everyone needs time off too Wish they were open year round I have withdrawls in the summer :) read more

This place has seriously great chowder and soup. It's a walk up, take away joint, but efficient and excellent product. Chowder was awesome and the other one I had was great to (can't remember name, but it was Hungarian, I think). Their soup is very rich, btw. read more

Had the clam, hubs had seafood that sold out shortly after. Have to say it was excellent. I was raised on chowder and I am picky so the tender clams lack of sand and nice thick broth with pepper and potatoes that were done but not over done was quite a hit. Yum. read more

Great soup, always makes me feel better every time I'm sick, I have to have their soup. The ingredients are fresh and the soup is seasoned just right. The pricing is very reasonable for the sizes they offer for takeout. This place is a hole in the wall kind of place in a little bit of a sketchy neighborhood, but the soup is totally worth it. Only wish they were open every day and longer hours, and on days that its cold out I really wish they delivered. read more

Awesome soup! Just beware, they DO NOT accept credit cards. Yelp says they do. Yelp lied.

What a great place! I'm not sure what was better, the soup or the nice man that took our order. Definitely recommended. A bit out of the way and no tables but you'll be happy you made the trip. read more

Awesome! I usually get the Italian Wedding Soup and I love it!! The Friday special is pretty amazing too! I think it is called Nantucket Chowder. read more

So Good!! I recently moved back to the area and had a craving for calm chowder. Saw the good reviews for Collins Bro and decided to give it a shot. The Clam chowder was some of the best I've ever had and at 6$ a pint you really can't go wrong. I only wish they were open longer since I work in MA. I can only make it there on the weekends or if I work from home. This is a take-out only place, so don't plan on sitting and enjoying your soup. They do have cold stuff if you want to take home and reheat as well. I will definitely be back to try the seafood chowder specials, broccoli cheddar, Hungarian mushroom, and probably everything else. Just go, you wont be disappointed. read more

Been there three times since I learned about it two weeks ago. LOVE the chowders they have and the bread is fantastic too. Speedy service and impressive for the size of the place. Hidden gem. read more

This is a seasonal treat as they are only open during a few months throughout the year with a limited open schedule Wes-Saturday. Corn bacon chowder is the best soup here by far! read more